
Author: Nicolaus Herman; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The happy sunshine all is gone,
The gloomy night comes swiftly on;
But shine Thou still, O Christ our Light,
That we walk not in error's night.
2 We thank Thee, Father, that this day
Thy angels watched around our way,
And free from harm and vexing fear
Thy grace has kept, and brought us here.
3 We own that we have angered Thee,
Do Thou forgive us graciously,
Unto our soul impute it not,
And bless with peaceful sleep our cot.
4 Thy angels guard our sleeping hours,
And keep afar all evil powers;
From terrors, fire, and every harm,
This night protect us by Thy arm. Topics: The Catechism Evening Used With Tune: TALLIS' EVENING HYMN
The happy sunshine all is gone